Around London

Local Residents express their views

Residents complain of the cost of living, the state of services in Bexley, and the lack of a stop for the new Super loop bus (SL3) in Bexley.

Wembley Stadium Petition

We have set-up a petition to the council to Consult and to Listen to concerns of local residents and businesses about the impact of increasing the number of "Large" Events at Wembley Stadium.

Officers Recommend Approval of Waitrose Development - Decision due 25th July 2024

Planning Officers recommend approval of the plans to build flats above the Waitrose Store at Bromley South - the decision will be made on Thursday 25th July 2024.

Katie Mansfield Calls Out Labour's A&E Shame

Parliamentary Spokesperson Katie Mansfield is demanding justice for those forced to wait hours at A&E.

Croydon Liberal Democrats Announce their Parliamentary Candidates for the 4 Croydon Constituencies

The Liberal Democrats have selected their four candidates for the forthcoming General Election.

Ksenia Maximova: My start as an Walpole ward councillor

Walpole Liberal Democrat Councillor Ksenia Maximova reflects on her first months on Ealing Council and shares some of the issues residents have brought to her and explains why she believes every case should be investigated first-hand.

Our Manifesto for Enfield 2022

Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.

Kieran Edwards selected as Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election candidate

Local campaigner Kieran Edwards has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election

1,879 Thank Yous

Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support

Charing Cross Repair Delays Are Unacceptable, says local Lib Dem activist

Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.

Haringey Lib Dems say mortgage lenders are treating families as “cash cows” and urge Labour to “stand up for struggling mortgage holders”

Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, the Liberal Democrat Leader on Haringey Council, has accused mortgage lenders of treating homeowners as “cash cows”, with mortgage rates failing to fall in line with interest rates.

Harrow shows its strength in unity 

School Safety Suppressed

David Simmonds votes along with 295 of his Conservative colleagues to block the release of a report into the condition of the country's schools.

Hounslow Lib Dems Launch Residents’ Survey Ahead of May Elections

The Hounslow Liberal Democrats have officially launched a comprehensive residents' survey to identify the key issues facing the borough prior to the local council elections on Thursday, 7th May.

Islington campaigner, Rebecca Taylor, is calling for stronger action on bike crime in the borough

Rebecca, the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Hillrise council by-election on 2 May, is a keen cyclist who has cycled to work in London for many years. She supports active travel policies that make it easier for people to walk or cycle around London.

65% of people don't trust the Conservative Party

YouGov found that only 10% of people believe that the Conservative Party is trustworthy. The scandals and the sleaze have left us all disillusioned.

LIB DEMS HAIL DEMOCRATIC REFORMS IN LAMBETH

After a prolonged and delayed Annual Meeting of Lambeth Council on 1 June 2026, the Liberal Democrats have achieved significant changes to the way the Council operates.

Lewisham Member elected London Young Liberals' Chair

New Chair of London Young Liberals, Lewisham’s Data Officer Josh Mitte, interviewed by Maggie Clarke, Lewisham Events Officer.

Merton Liberal Democrats unveil their Budget plans

Merton faces a projected £24 million Budget gap by 2029 under Labour Government’s ‘Fair Funding Review’. Merton Liberal Democrats announce Budget plans to support residents and protect key services, including direct support for low-income families.

Southwark Liberal Democrats Welcome Return of Car Clubs to Southwark

The Southwark Liberal Democrats have welcomed the return of car clubs to the borough following new partnerships between Southwark Council and operators including Hiyacar, Enterprise and Co-wheels.

Trust responds to concerns over future of women’s health services at St Helier

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has responded to concerns raised by local Liberal Democrats.

Working with Luke Taylor MP on China’s Super-Embassy

We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.

Richmond is again Top London Borough for Adult Social Care!

Richmond Borough’s Liberal Democrat led council has been rated the "Best in London” in its Adult Social Care Performance Report - having outperformed the 30 other London councils taking part in the annual Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework.

Labour Budget Fails to Fill Brexit Black Hole

For the second Budget in a row, the Government has failed to take the bold action needed to grow the economy and tackle the cost of living crisis.

Council can't fine speeding drivers

Department for Transport slams brakes on pilot project

Open Letter from Edward Lucas and Helen Baxter Regarding St Mary's Hospital

Fury that Government intends to break its promise to rebuild St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington by 2030.